The Big Easy

JAZZ IN THE PLAZA
2025-08-31 13:00 - 15:30, 2025-08-24 13:00 - 15:30, 2025-08-17 13:00 - 15:30, 2025-08-10 13:00 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Speakeasy, 139 Petaluma Blvd. North Ste. B, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
Every Sunday from 1 pm to 3:30 pm, “JAZZ IN THE PLAZA” continues its Fifth Season of free, outdoor jazz concerts in Putnam Plaza – in front of the Speakeasy Restaurant in downtown Petaluma.
The creation of Chuck Sher (jazz bassist, book publisher and KRCB radio host ), “Jazz in the Plaza” will have a rotating cast of the best local jazz musicians playing high-class, listenable music – including outstanding players like Ken Cook, Kendrick Freeman, Randy Vincent, David Rokeach, Rob Suddeth, Doug Morton and many more.
Bring the family and hang out with the crowd of music lovers that show up every week. These concerts are graciously sponsored by local philanthropists Music in Place and Jamey Aebersold’s www.jazzbooks.com. Support Quality Live Music!

Dan Bohan Birthday Bash
2025-08-30 20:00 - 23:30 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
Known in Sonoma County as the Dancing Cowboy and 4 time World Champion Rodeo Cowboy invites anyone who’s ever watched him dance to his 70th Birthday Party at the place many of you have seen him dance. Come celebrate and enjoy the show with one of Petaluma’s greatest bands the Cozy Cats.

CozyCats
2025-08-30 19:00 - 23:00 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
Singer Kozue Ikusaki leads the seven piece funk-pop dance band CozyCats.
CozyCats is a Petaluma based multi-generational, multi-cultural band that blends contemporary pop with funk and soul classics. Horns and Latin percussion drive a high energy, dance focused show.

Dictator Tots !
2025-08-29 20:00 - 23:30 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
The Dictator Tots play loud , original rock music with melodic solos and long periods of Prog Rock

Wednesday Night Big Band Jazz
2025-08-27 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-08-20 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-08-13 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-08-06 19:00 - 22:00 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
Still going strong after four decades, our 17-piece modern jazz big band playing the works of Jones, Kenton, Corea, Kubis, Goodwin and many others.
Great food and drinks! NO COVER CHARGE!!

Mitchell Thomas & Faith Waligora
2025-08-26 19:30 - 22:30 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
Mitchell Thomas is a musician, singer-songwriter, guitar teacher, and educator from Petaluma, California. He has performed his unique blend of original music around Sonoma County and southern California for the last two decades. Last year, Mitchell released his third solo album, MT, which draws inspiration from artists such as James Taylor, Bruce Hornsby, and Julian Lage. After completing his Doctorate of Musical Arts in Studio/Jazz Guitar at USC, MItchell taught music courses in Fort Collins, Colorado. Currently, Mitchell is on the music faculty at Santa Rosa Junior College where he teaches private jazz guitar lessons for their Applied program. He also teaches guitar and music theory on YouTube at MT Guitar, which currently has over 50k subscribers.

McWicked Monday-Hip Hop-Industry night!!! No Cover!!!
2025-08-25 19:00 - 23:30 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States

Sunday Funday Blues Jam
2025-08-24 19:00 - 23:00, 2025-08-17 19:00 - 23:00, 2025-08-10 19:00 - 23:00, 2025-08-03 19:00 - 23:00 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
The Sunday Funday Blues Jam is THE hottest blues jam in the North Bay!
A fun night for blues fans and the players are having a blast!
We are all about the blues and we love to Honor the greats that came before us as well as provide a stage for players you don’t have a place to play on Sunday nights.
We love dancers too!! You have no idea what you do for a musician when you just show up. So whether you’re a dancer singer player or just love the blues, we’ve got a place saved you.
This is a player’s jam come ready.

The J.D. Hicks 6, with special guest West
2025-08-23 19:30 - 23:00 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
The J. D. Hicks 6 bring their polished brand of Americana Rock to life on stage. Rich storytelling, catchy hooks, bold guitar riffs, and foot-stomping beats comprise their studio LP of originals, A Subtle Glow, along with a selection of covers to fill out the set.

Burrows and Dilbeck (aka Frobeck)
2025-08-22 20:00 - 23:00 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
Over the past 20 years powerhouse song writing duo, Spencer Burrows and Kris Dilbeck have been working to create some of the most refined and well crafted songs and albums to come out of the North Bay since the 60’s. Pulling from inspirations of Tower of Power, Sons of Champlin, Chicago and more, they bring their well oiled band to the Big Easy for a night of music that will blow the roof off of the joint!

The Heard Eye Monthly Residency
2025-08-21 19:30 - 23:00 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
North Bay funk/rock wizards the Heard Eye make their monthly appearance at the Big Easy on Thursday, August 21. They bring their funk n’ rockin’ jazzy World-groove blend on the third Thursday every month. We call it the Heard Thursday! Come early for the dinner jazz set at 7:30 and enjoy some fine cuisine, then stay for the funk n’ rockin’! These cats bring it, the Real Deal!! And there’s NO COVER!!

Dimitri's Social Mixer, with Space Suit, Cute Radio, & Lawless Sound System.
2025-08-16 20:00 - 23:30 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
Cute Radio, is a fun and energetic DJ duo. These two inspiring and talented ladies are sure to have you smiling and dancing to their funky mixes.
Space Suit, is a Hip-Hop/Electro-Pop duo with a sound of their own. Bringing their high energy and positive vibes, will keep you wanting more.
And, Lawless Sound System, as our special guest DJ.

Lucky Ol' Bones, Clover's Curfew, and King of Dorks!
2025-08-15 19:30 - 23:00 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
Santa Rosa’s Lucky Ol’ Bones plays high energy renditions of traditional Irish and Scottish folk songs, plus original songs influenced by ska, eastern European folk, and other styles. The line-up of instruments includes mandolin, tin whistle, banjo, and bagpipes. Since 2015, Lucky Ol’Bones has shared the stage with nationally known acts such as Rum Rebellion, The Toasters, and Young Dubliners. They are veterans of the Railroad Square Music and Cotati Accordion festivals, and during the Covid lockdown produced a video for the Social Distanced Live project.
Hailing from Long Island, Clover’s Curfew is an American punk and folk rock band lead by front man Jameson J. Urcuiolio and front woman Danni Christian. Jameson’s long background in Punk Rock and Danni’s in Folk and Rock made for quite an interesting and compelling combination as the duo converged. Upon forming their convergence the couple stumbled upon a sound and style so raw, unique and natural that it shines through not only their early works into their newer but also through their massively energy woven performances. Since 2019 they have written a four-song EP “Trailer Tracks,” two singles, an eight-song debut album “Skip The Small Talk” and more recently a 12-song full-length entitled “Sail Away” recorded at Low Shelf Recording in Portland, OR. They hope to unify people through their music and inspire others through a strong DIY ethos.
Kicking off the evening’s entertainment is Petaluma’s own King of Dorks, bringing their lively, fun mix of punkabilly surfjazz from the country.

RETROS Returns!
2025-08-14 20:00 - 23:00 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
RETROS is happy to once again be rocking The Big Easy! RETROS plays British and American hits from the 1960s through the 1990s.
These seasoned rockers have played in and backed many well-known artists. They will electrify the evening and have you dancing and singing along! You don’t want to miss RETROS!
NO COVER!

Timmy Tuesday
2025-08-12 18:30 - 21:00 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
It’s Timmy Tracksuit Tuesday!
Timothy O’Neil Solo Spotlight Show Inside the Big Easy… in a Tracksuit
Timothy O’Neil hails from Riverside, California. Currently, he has found himself rooted in the Folk/Americana Scene of Sonoma County. O’Neil mixes his origin roots of punk rock with a strong nod to bluegrass, folk, and a lifetime and adoration for songwriters and songwriting. Be prepared to sing along and have one hell of a good time!

Dimitri's, Friends & Family Open Jam Night. Hosted by: Anna Jae
2025-08-11 19:30 - 22:30 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
Come on down for an open jam night with friends & family, hosted by: Anna Jae.
Fully backlined. Just bring your guitar, bass, sticks, voice, or whatever other instruments you may have in your arsenal…
Most importantly, bring your talent and creativity! All ages, and all genres of music welcome.

FLAMENCO! LIVE!
2025-08-09 17:00 - 20:00 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
Join us for an intoxicating evening of fiery flamenco performances when FLAMENCO! LIVE! sets the stage on fire with the fury and passion of Spain’s legendary Gypsies (Roma) for a Dinner Show in the intimate atmosphere of THE BIG EASY. Stirring dances, blazing guitars, and soulful singing will transport you to another place and time. FEEL the HEAT…
FLAMENCO!
LIVE!
Every Second Saturday of the Month.
Now in our 3rd Year.

Rhythm & Ruse
2025-08-08 19:30 - 21:00 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
An Evening of Elegance, Jazz, and Timeless Seduction at The Big Easy
Join us on Friday, August 8th, 2025 at 7:30PM for an unforgettable night of classic glamour and live entertainment at The Big Easy. For one night only, step into a world where the golden age of burlesque meets the rich, soulful sounds of live jazz— a celebration of artistry, allure, and the art of the tease.
Featuring an extraordinary lineup of celebrated performers, including the captivating Thotty McNaughty, the radiant Ultraviolet, the magnetic Niki Six, the exquisite Velvet Thorn, the sultry Boss Burlesque Babes, the electrifying Kim, and the mesmerizing Rebel Rose. Emceed by the multi-talented singer-songwriter Karenna Slade, this carefully curated evening pays homage to the timeless tradition of burlesque with a new age flair.
Experience a dazzling evening of classic burlesque striptease set to the smooth sounds of Hella Fitzgerald— an award-winning, deluxe party band based in Northern California, specializing in vintage jazz.
Magic will be in the air with a special performance by Vixen The Forbidden Magician.
Tickets: $25
Date: Friday, August 8th, 2025
Time: 7:30PM
Whether you’re a longtime admirer of the art form or discovering its elegance for the first time, this is a night of music, movement, and vintage charm you won’t want to miss. We love when the audience gets in on the fun so if you’ve got some fabulous vintage attire we’d love to see it!

The Gary Negbaur Group - a Night of New Orleans Piano
2025-08-07 19:30 - 23:00 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
Pianist/Singer/Songwriter Gary Negbaur plays jazz, blues and American Roots Music. He has grooved at the French Quarter Festival in New Orleans, swung at Birdland in NYC, knocked them out at South by Southwest in Austin and raised the roof at the Copenhagen Jazz Festival. He has released multiple recordings and composed music for TV, film and theater. Tonight, he brings the whole history of New Orleans piano to the Big Easy: trad, swing, blues, Rhythm & Blues and Funk. Come on down and let the good times roll.

The Incubators
2025-08-05 19:30 - 22:30 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
The Incubators Trio with Chris Chappell, Katie Schuch, and Emily Froberg.
First set with Cassandra Como Lee backed by The Incubators.
The Incubators – close harmony, Petaluma-based singers Katie Schuch and Chris Chappell combine talented local musicians with their Soul-Folk Rock songs, blending blues, folk, country and jazz into infectious grooves.

Listen to the Incubators latest album:

Songwriters Open Mic hosted by Kevin Hutchinson
2025-08-04 19:00 - 22:00 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
Hear great original music from the creators themselves. Signups at 6:30 or Email kevin@kevinhutchinsonmusic.com for advance signups before 6/7
